Electrical Engineer II - AC/DC

Timmons Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer II to join their dynamic Renewable Energy team in Charlotte, NC. This role focuses on innovative power generation projects, including solar farms and battery storage systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with experience in design and project management. You'll collaborate with project managers and senior engineers, contributing to the development of cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainable energy and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing bonuses

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work options

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Two or more years of electrical engineering experience.
• Detailed design engineering experience in generating facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers on design of renewable energy projects.
• Performs electrical engineering design of solar PV/BESS power systems.
• Prepares supporting calculations for electrical infrastructure design.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Company DescriptionJob Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer II to join our Electrical Design Group's Renewable Energy team in our Charlotte, NC office location. Strong candidates located in other geographic locations will be considered to work remotely.This group focuses on power generation and renewable energy projects throughout the country including solar farms and battery storage projects. Since this is an immediate need, signing bonuses are offered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Supports Project Managers or other staff on design of power generation and renewable energy projects
• Provides input to senior engineering staff on design issues based on the results of calculations or engineering solutions
• Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work as well as budget development
• Performs electrical engineering design of solar PV/BESS power systems ranging from 1-500+ MW interconnected at medium voltage levels
• Performs design of complete construction drawings including medium and low voltage AC, DC, grounding, wiring diagrams, electrical site plans and equipment layouts
• Prepares supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infrastructure design including equipment, conductor, conduit, OCPD sizing and voltage drop/power loss
• Assembles design drawings and documents and provide/coordinate delivery to clients
• Performs QA/QC processes through design and construction phases including medium voltage collection system design projects
• Responsible for Technical Engineering Input and evaluation associated with electrical design
• Performs collection design including single line diagrams, collection system layouts, communication diagrams, power cable sizing and cable schedules, wiring diagrams following applicable industry standard codes
• Demonstrates conformance with State, NEC and NESC codes to documents

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes
• Two (2) or more of electrical engineering experience
• Detailed design engineering experience and/or owners' engineering experience in generating facilities and/or substations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable for assigned responsibilities
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred skills of a successful candidate include:

• • Engineer in Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred
  • Experience in PV collection design
  • Engineering power systems modeling experience
  • Understanding and experience in project management and client interfacing
  • ETAP or SKM software experience
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD
  • Knowledge and implementation of QA/QC processes

QualificationsAdditional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Groupis a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" byCE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visitwww.timmons.com.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Groupis a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" byCE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visitwww.timmons.com.

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